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CHM 102 Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism Objective Question
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Question

Which alcohol undergoes dehydration most readily to form an alkene?
Options
A Methanol
B 1-Propanol
C 2-Propanol
D 2-Methyl-2-propanol (tert-butyl alcohol)
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Tertiary alcohols dehydrate most readily because they form stable tertiary carbocation intermediates. Primary alcohols require more forcing conditions.

Hint

Carbocation stability: 3° > 2° > 1° > methyl.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Alkenes: Structure, Bonding, and Geometrical Isomerism
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 143 of 1999
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